Audi A3 8V or Peugeot RCZ?

2012–2020 vs 2010–2015 · Hatchback 5-door/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: A3 8V 4,421 mm, RCZ 4,287 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: A3 8V 380 l, RCZ 384 l.
Lowest consumption: A3 8V 1.6 l/100 km, RCZ 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: A3 8V 81–150 kW, RCZ 115–199 kW.
Standard equipment: A3 8V 28 items (Attraction), RCZ 31 items (Sport).
On Autodrom: RCZ from €3,450 (1 listing); no A3 8V is listed right now.

Audi A3 8V2012–2020 · 13 engines · Attraction, Ambition, S line, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Peugeot RCZ2010–2015 · 5 engines · Sport, GT, R, AsphaltSpecifications →1 listing from €3,450 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A3 8V2012–2020no listings	Peugeot RCZ2010–20151 listing · from €3,450
Dimensions
Length	Length4,310 mm–4,421 mm	Length4,287 mm
Width	Width1,780 mm–1,793 mm	Width1,845 mm
Height	Height1,409 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,636 mm	Wheelbase2,612 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume321 l–384 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,615 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2020	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines5
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power115–199 kW (156–271 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.6 l/100 km · 1.4 TFSI e-tron	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 163
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6 s · 2.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.6 THP 270 R
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Sport
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Attraction	Items in the base trim31 · Sport
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · S line	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 4
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,450

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A3 8V or Peugeot RCZ?

Length: Audi A3 8V 4,421 mm, Peugeot RCZ 4,287 mm (a 134 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,636 vs 2,612 mm. Boot: 380 vs 384 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A3 8V or Peugeot RCZ?

The most frugal Audi A3 8V uses 1.6 l/100 km (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the most frugal Peugeot RCZ 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 HDi 163).

Which is more powerful — Audi A3 8V or Peugeot RCZ?

The strongest Audi A3 8V makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.4 TFSI e-tron); the strongest Peugeot RCZ 199 kW (271 hp) (1.6 THP 270 R).

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